The MA in Music, Sound, Culture and Media is delivered jointly by the School of Theology, Philosophy, and Music and the School of Communications, both of whom are recognised leaders in their respective disciplinary fields, both nationally and internationally.
Taught by staff with internationally distinguished records in research and teaching, this is the first Masters degree programme in Ireland with a major music/sound component that is open to prospective students coming from a broad range of undergraduate degree routes as well as professionals with established expertise in audio/sound/music production. While not addressing any single profession, it presents a coherent programme that will deepen knowledge of, and engagement with, an increasingly evolving field.
A particular strength of this DCU programme is that it brings together wide expertise and experience from two schools within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences that are themselves interdisciplinary in composition.
The School of Theology, Philosophy, and Music is a dynamic and creative learning and research environment with a strong commitment to social and cultural engagement, world-class research, and teaching that promotes critical thinking in students through a wide range of interesting courses.
The School of Communications, ranked among the top 200 globally in the QS Subject Rankings 2024, is the leading communications and media studies department in Ireland.
| Course Location | Glasnevin, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 9 |
| Course Category | Arts & Humanities |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| Course Duration | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time |
| Entry Requirements | For admission to the MA in Music, Sound, Culture and Media, successful applicants will have: A degree at the level of an Irish or UK Honours undergraduate degree (H2.2 or above) or international equivalent Recognition of prior professional experience in the production and curation of music/sound/media/arts and culture will be considered at entry stage, in accordance with standard DCU policies. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. For more information on RPL see here. International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. |
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